Crime in Broughton (Flintshire): statistics, rates and trends
423 crimes were recorded in Broughton (Flintshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broughton (Flintshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Broughton (Flintshire)
- Types of crime in Broughton (Flintshire)
- Broughton (Flintshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Broughton (Flintshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Broughton (Flintshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broughton (Flintshire)
- Demographics of Broughton (Flintshire)
- Questions about crime in Broughton (Flintshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (143), shoplifting (89) and anti-social behaviour (63) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 881st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Broughton (Flintshire) | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 423 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.0 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,613 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broughton (Flintshire) peaked in the year to August 2019 (554 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (423). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 423 | 64.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 426 | 64.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 461 | 69.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 434 | 65.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 510 | 77.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 460 | 69.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 474 | 71.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 554 | 83.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 423 | 64.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
Compared with England and Wales, Broughton (Flintshire) recorded notably more shoplifting (59% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (38% below) and violence and sexual offences (37% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 29 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 21.6 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 13.5 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 9.5 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Other theft | 34 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Broughton (Flintshire); the highest is Shotton (156.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Penyffordd (36.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broughton (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penyffordd | 186 | 36.8 | -43% |
| Hawarden | 693 | 57.7 | -10% |
| Shotton | 1,007 | 156.8 | +145% |
| Buckley | 939 | 66.9 | +5% |
| Chester | 9,531 | 102.9 | +61% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,458 | 87.5 | +37% |
| Llay | 387 | 72.1 | +13% |
| Mynydd Isa | 232 | 41.5 | -35% |
Of the 2 areas within Broughton (Flintshire), Broughton North East had the highest crime rate (140.8 per 1,000) and Broughton South the lowest (22.4), 6 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton North East | Neighbourhood | 2,322 | 327 | 140.8 |
| Broughton South | Neighbourhood | 4,291 | 96 | 22.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Broughton (Flintshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bretton Road” (115).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bretton Road | 115 |
| On or near Vickers' Way | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 16 |
| On or near Eaton Close | 15 |
| On or near Broughton Mills Road | 8 |
| On or near Bretton Lane | 7 |
| On or near Copper Beach Close | 7 |
| On or near Somerford Road | 7 |
Of the 360 crimes in Broughton (Flintshire) with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 32.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 10.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Broughton (Flintshire) has an estimated population of 6,613 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (9.5%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broughton (Flintshire) average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broughton (Flintshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Broughton (Flintshire) a safe place to live?
Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 881st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Broughton (Flintshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (89).
Is crime in Broughton (Flintshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broughton (Flintshire) was almost unchanged on the year before: 423 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 426 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broughton (Flintshire)?
About 6,613 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broughton (Flintshire)?
Broughton (Flintshire) is policed by North Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.